Modern Translations
New International VersionJesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors.
New Living TranslationJesus told them, “In this world the kings and great men lord it over their people, yet they are called ‘friends of the people.’
English Standard VersionAnd he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those in authority over them are called benefactors.
Berean Study BibleSo Jesus declared, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them call themselves benefactors.
New American Standard BibleAnd He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles domineer over them; and those who have authority over them are called ‘Benefactors.’
NASB 1995And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called 'Benefactors.'
NASB 1977And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called ‘Benefactors.’
Amplified BibleJesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles have absolute power
and lord it over them; and those in authority over them are called ‘Benefactors.’
Christian Standard BibleBut he said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who have authority over them have themselves called ‘Benefactors.’
Holman Christian Standard BibleBut He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles dominate them, and those who have authority over them are called 'Benefactors.'
Contemporary English VersionSo Jesus told them: Foreign kings order their people around, and powerful rulers call themselves everyone's friends.
Good News TranslationJesus said to them, "The kings of the pagans have power over their people, and the rulers claim the title 'Friends of the People.'
GOD'S WORD® TranslationJesus said to them, "The kings of nations have power over their people, and those in authority call themselves friends of the people.
International Standard VersionBut he told them, "The kings of the unbelievers lord it over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called benefactors.
NET BibleSo Jesus said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those in authority over them are called 'benefactors.'